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All Cancer Support Community Central Ohio programs are evidence and research based, professionally led and are provided at no cost!
grief and loss
The Cancer Support Community Central Ohio provides programs that complement traditional medical care. Psychosocial support is considered "the other half of cancer care". Research shows that participation in the type of programs offered at the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio decreases stress, improves quality of life and may increase the potential of long-term survival. All cancer wellness programs and services are provided at no cost to the participant.
Grief Support Group
This soothing group provides a safe and welcoming environment to connect with others and share your experiences.
Coping with Grief and Loss: Support for grieving and bereavement
There is no right or wrong way to grieve — but there are healthy ways to cope with the pain. You can get through it! Grief that is expressed and experienced has a potential for healing that eventually can strengthen and enrich life.
Everyone grieves differently
Grieving is an individual experience, and our community of support will help you through it. How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and the nature of the loss. The grieving process takes time. Healing happens gradually; it can't be forced or hurried — and there is no "normal" timetable for grieving. Some people start to feel better in weeks or months. For others, the grieving process is measured in years. Whatever your grief experience, it's important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to naturally unfold.
The single most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. Even if you aren't comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it's important to express them when you're grieving. Sharing your loss makes the burden of grief easier to carry. Wherever the support comes from, accept it and do not grieve alone. Connecting to others will help you heal.
Please join us for our Grief Support Group and experience the community of support.
